Railcar Prepper
Location: Normal, IL • Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour • Job Type: Full-Time
About the role
Road & Rail Services is hiring a dependable Railcar Prepper to join our team in Normal, IL. This is a hands-on outdoor position where you will help inspect, clean, and prepare railcars for safe transport. If you like staying active, working with a team, and having a job where you can see what you accomplished at the end of the day, this could be a great fit.
Responsibilities
- Inspect railcars for damage, fatigue, debris, and other conditions that may affect transport
- Assist with opening and closing railcar end doors
- Identify repairs that may be completed by Road & Rail Services
- Ensure each railcar is ready for service
- Use backpack blowers, scrapers, and other tools to remove debris and contaminants that could potentially damage vehicles or interfere with transport
- Maintain assigned tools and equipment
- Keep work areas clean
- Follow all company, customer, and industry safety procedures
Requirements
- A strong commitment to safety
- Reliable attendance and a willingness to work as part of a team
- The ability to learn new tasks and follow detailed procedures
- A high school diploma or GED, or equivalent ability
- A valid state driver’s license
Previous rail, automotive, warehouse, construction, landscaping, or other hands-on labor experience can be helpful, but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are just as important.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Annual steel-toed boot allowance
- Company-provided personal protective equipment
We are veteran-friendly and believe in promoting from within whenever possible.
Pay
$20.00 per hour
About the company
Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown into a leading provider of rail-related services throughout North America. Our teams provide plant and terminal operating expertise along with field maintenance support for railroads, rail shippers, and owners of rail-related equipment and facilities.